Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott · 1868

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, *Little Women* follows the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—as they navigate the trials of growing up, love, loss, and ambition. With their father away at war and their mother striving to keep the household afloat, each sister discovers her own path: Jo, the fierce tomboy, dreams of a literary career; Meg longs for domestic bliss; gentle Beth finds purpose in self‑less service; and artistic Amy yearns for refinement and travel. Through holidays, heartbreaks, and triumphs, the March family learns that true wealth lies in sisterly bonds, perseverance, and the courage to follow one’s heart.